KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera User's Guide

KODAK EASYSHARE 

DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera 

User’s Guide 

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Product Overview 

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1 Shutter button 

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3 Viewfinder lens 

7 On / Off switch 

4 Lens (built-in cover 8 USB connector / Video out 

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4 Eject button 

(COMPACTFLASH card) 

2 Camera Dock connector 5 Battery door 

3 USB / Video out connectors 6 Tripod mount socket 

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2 Status display 

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3 Buttons: 

card door 

Flash 

8 Menu button 

Close-up / Distant 9 Select button 

10 Four-way arrow button / 

Self Timer 

Zoom button (W and T) 

4 Mode dial (see below) 11 LCD screen 

5 Card access light 

12 Viewfinder light 

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Turn the Mode dial to select: 

Capture—take pictures 

Review—display pictures 

on the LCD screen 

Setup—customize settings 

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Status Display 


The Status Display is located on the top of the camera. The 

icons displayed indicate the camera features and settings 

that are currently active. 

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1 ISO setting 

2 Long-time exposure 

3 Color mode 

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8 Self Timer 

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10 Battery level 

4 White balance 11 Exposure compensation 

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Table of Contents 

1 Getting Started ...................................................................1 

What Can I Do With My KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 

Zoom Digital Camera?................................................................1 

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? ............................1 

Camera Package Contents .....................................................2 

Attaching the Wrist Strap.....................................................2 

Loading the Batteries ............................................................. 3 

Inserting a COMPACTFLASH Card ...................................... 4 

Turning the Camera On and Off ............................................ 5 

Checking the Batteries ........................................................... 6 

Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries ...........................6 

Setting the Clock .......................................................................7 

Mode Dial—Settings and Menus......................................... 8 

Navigating Through the Menus ............................................. 11 

2 Taking Pictures .................................................................13 

Taking a Picture........................................................................13 

Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture...............................14 

Previewing Your Picture..........................................................15 

Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures.................................16 

Shooting Distant and Close-Up Pictures......................... 17 

Using Zoom.................................................................................18 

Using the Flash.........................................................................19 

Putting Yourself in the Picture...........................................20 

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3 Customizing Picture-taking Settings ........................21 

Setting Exposure Compensation ........................................ 21 

Setting White Balance .......................................................... 22 

Setting a Color Mode ............................................................23 

Setting the Picture Quality.................................................24 

Setting Exposure Metering .................................................25 

Setting Picture Sharpness .................................................26 

Setting the ISO Speed.......................................................... 27 

Setting the Shutter Speed.................................................28 

Placing the Date on Pictures..............................................29 

4 Reviewing Your Pictures ................................................ 31 

Viewing Pictures in Full Size.................................................. 31 

Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip ..................................32 

Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................33 

Deleting Pictures ....................................................................34 

Protecting Pictures................................................................35 

Running a Slide Show............................................................ 36 

Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing..................... 37 

Viewing Picture Information .................................................38 

5 Installing the Software .................................................39 

Install the Software...............................................................39 

Software Included With Your Camera................................ 41 

Computer System Requirements ......................................42 

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6 Personalizing Your Camera .........................................43 

Selecting a Power Save Setting ........................................ 43 

Setting Digital Zoom Behavior ........................................... 44 

Adjusting the Camera Sounds........................................... 45 

Setting Video Out...................................................................46 

Selecting a Language............................................................46 

Formatting a COMPACTFLASH Card................................47 

Resetting User Settings......................................................48 

Viewing Camera Information................................................48 

7 Using Pictures on Your Computer .............................49 

Before You Transfer Your Pictures................................... 49 

Connecting to Your Computer............................................ 49 

Transferring Your Pictures..................................................50 

Working With Your Pictures...................................................51 

Transferring Your Pictures Manually................................ 52 

Printing Your Pictures .......................................................... 53 

8 Using the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock ..... 55 

Camera Dock Package Contents ....................................... 55 

Installing the Dock Insert.....................................................56 

Connecting the Camera Dock..............................................56 

Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera......................57 

Docking the Camera................................................................57 

Charging the Battery Pack..................................................58 

Transferring Pictures ............................................................60 

When Using a Tripod...............................................................60 

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9 Troubleshooting Problems ............................................ 61 

Troubleshooting—Camera ....................................................61 

Camera Status and Messages ......................................... 66 

Troubleshooting—EASYSHARE Camera Dock............. 68 

EASYSHARE Camera Dock Status................................. 69 

10 Getting Help .....................................................................71 

Software Help ............................................................................71 

World Wide Web ..........................................................................71 

Kodak Fax Support...................................................................71 

Telephone Customer Support.............................................. 72 

11 Appendix .............................................................................75 

Camera Specifications.......................................................... 75 

Camera Dock Specifications ................................................77 

Original Factory Settings—Camera..................................77 

Power Save—Camera Performance ..................................78 

Using Your Batteries............................................................. 79 

Tips, Safety, Maintenance .................................................. 80 

Camera Accessories...............................................................81 

Picture Storage Capacities.................................................82 

Locating Pictures on a COMPACTFLASH Card.............82 

Card File Naming Conventions ............................................83 

Upgrading Your Software and Firmware..........................84 

Regulatory Information.........................................................84 

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1 Getting Started 

What Can I Do With My KODAK 

EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital 

Camera? 

Take great pictures with 4.0 Megapixel resolution —in Capture 

mode, use the default settings for easy point-and-shoot picture-taking, or get 

the images you want by adjusting the settings—ISO levels, white balance, and 

more. 

Review —in Review mode, display your pictures on the LCD screen. 

Keep only the ones you want, magnify, protect, or run a slide show of all the 

pictures in your camera. 

Set Up —in Setup mode, customize your camera settings. 

What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures? 

Install the software that is included on the KODAK Picture Software CD*, then: 

Transfer—automatically transfer your pictures to your computer. 

Share—e-mail your pictures to friends and family. 

Print—print to your home printer; make prints yourself at any KODAK Picture 

Maker; or take your COMPACTFLASH Card to your local photo retailer for 

professional printing. 

Have fun!—add special effects to your pictures, fix red-eye, crop, rotate, and 

much more. 

* MACINTOSH OS X users, see the note on page 40 before installing the KODAK 

Software. 

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Chapter 1 

Camera Package Contents 

Your camera is packaged with the following items: 

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1 Camera 

2 Wrist strap 

2 1 3 KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card 

4 USB cable 

5 Video cable (for viewing pictures on a 

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television) 

6 Dock insert* 

7 KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3, 

or equivalent** (not shown) 

8 User’s Guide or User’s Guide CD, Quick Start 

Guide, and Software CD (not shown) 

* The Dock insert is used to custom-fit your camera to the KODAK EASYSHARE 

Camera Dock. 

** Your camera may have been packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock. In that case, you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable 

Battery Pack. For details on using the Camera Dock, see page 55. 

You may purchase a Camera Dock separately at your Kodak retail dealer or by 

visiting our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. 

Attaching the Wrist Strap 

1 Thread the short loop of the wrist strap 

through the wrist strap post. 

2 Thread the long end of the wrist strap 

through the short loop. Pull until secure.

Chapter 1 

Loading the Batteries 

A KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 or 2, AA lithium batteries are included with 

your camera.* 

To load the batteries: 

1 Turn off the camera. 

2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the 

battery door in the direction of the arrow, 

then lift to open. 

3 Insert the batteries as shown below. 

4 Close the battery door. 

EJECT 

OPEN 

Insert a KCRV3 lithium battery 

Insert 2 AA batteries 

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION 

See page 79 for the types of batteries you can use in your camera. 

For acceptable battery life and to make sure your camera operates 

dependably, do not use alkaline batteries. 

* Your camera may have been packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock. In that case, you received the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable 

Battery Pack. For details on charging and loading the Battery Pack, see 

page 57. 

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Chapter 1 

Inserting a COMPACTFLASH Card 

Think of KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards as reusable film, or removable 

computer memory that provides easy picture storage and transfer. See page 82 

for card storage capacities. 

Card door 

Card 

access light 

Raised lip 

To insert a card: 


2 Slide the card door in the direction of the 

arrow on the door, then pivot open. 

3 Hold the card so the connection end is 

pointed into the camera and the raised lip 

faces the back of the camera. 

4 Slide the card into the card slot, then push 

to seat the connector. Close the door. 

CAUTION: 

The card can only be inserted one way into the camera. Do 

not force the card. It may damage your camera. Do not 

insert or remove a card when the card access light is 

blinking. Doing so may damage your pictures, card, or 

camera. 

To remove a card: 


2 Open the card door on the camera. 

3 On the bottom of the camera, slide the Eject 

button as illustrated and remove the card. 

Eject button 

Use only certified cards that carry the COMPACTFLASH logo . 

Additional KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards can be purchased separately on our 

Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories.

Chapter 1 

Turning the Camera On and Off 

1 To turn on the camera, slide the power 

switch to the On ( | ) position. 

The built-in lens cover opens and the 

Status Display turns on. If the Mode dial 

is set to Capture ( ), the lens is 

extended. 

2 To turn off the camera, slide the power 

switch to the Off ( ) position. 

NOTE: The camera safely completes any Save, 

Delete, or Copy operations that are in 

process when the power is turned off. 

Built-in Lens Cover 

Your camera has a built-in sliding lens cover that protects the lens from dust 

and scratches. The lens cover opens automatically whenever you turn on the 

camera, and closes when you turn off the camera. 

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Chapter 1 

Checking the Batteries 

Check the battery power level in the Status Display before you begin taking 

pictures. Don’t miss an important picture because the camera batteries are low 

or exhausted. 

1 Turn on the camera. 

2 Check the battery symbol that appears in the 

Status Display. If no symbol appears, your 

battery is fully charged. 

Low —batteries soon need to be 

replaced or recharged. 

Exhausted (blinking) — 

batteries are too weak to power the camera. 

Replace or recharge the batteries. 

For guidelines on battery usage, see page 79. 

Automatic Powerdown Saves Batteries 

The automatic powerdown feature helps extend battery life by turning off the 

camera when it has been inactive (no buttons pushed and no pictures taken) 

for the given time period. For details on the Power Save feature, see page 43. 

Automatic 

Powerdown 

Activated 

after 

Camera Behavior To reactivate 

camera 

Power Save off 5 minutes All camera circuits turn off. 

Standard 

Power Save on 1 minute 

Camera in 

Camera Dock 

(page 58) 

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minutes 

The lens cover remains 

open, with the lens 

retracted. 

Turn the power switch 

off, then back on. 

Not applicable

Setting the Clock 

Chapter 1 

The camera has a built-in clock that maintains the date and time in a 24-hour 

format. If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of 

time, or is exhausted, you may need to reset the clock. 

NOTE: It is important to set the correct date and time if you want to imprint the 

date on your pictures (page 29). 

1 With the camera turned on, turn the Mode 

dial to Setup . 

2 Highlight the Date & Time menu, then 

press Select. 

3 Press the arrow buttons to move 

through the fields. Press the arrow 

buttons to adjust the date and time settings. 

4 Press Select to accept the changes. 

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Chapter 1 

Mode Dial—Settings and Menus 

Use the Mode dial to access three ways to use your camera: 

Capture —take pictures and change 

picture-taking options 

Review —view and work with your 

Mode dial 

Capture Menus 

pictures on the LCD screen 

Setup —customize your camera 

functions 

To access the Capture mode menus: 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture . 

2 Press the Menu button. 

3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll 

through the menus and submenus. 

4 Press the Select button. 

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Menu Menu 

Exposure Compensation 

(page 21) 

White Balance 

(page 22) 

Color Mode 

(page 23) 

Quality 

(page 24) 

Exposure Metering 

(page 25) 

Sharpness 

(page 26) 

ISO Speed 

(page 27) 

Shutter Speed 

(page 28) 

Date and Time 

Stamp 

(page 29)

Review Menus 

Chapter 1 

Menu Menu 

Magnify 

(page 33) 

Delete 

(page 34) 

Protect 

(page 35) 

To access the Review mode menus: 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Review . 

2 Press the Menu button. 




Slide Show 

(page 36) 

Print Order 

from card only 

(page 37) 

Picture Info 

(page 38) 

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Setup Menus 

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Chapter 1 

Menu Menu 

Power Save 

(page 43) 

Digital Zoom 

(page 44) 

Camera Sounds 

(page 45) 

Date/Time Set 

(page 7) 

Video Out 

(page 46) 

To access the Setup mode menus: 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Setup . 

The Setup menu screen is displayed on 

the LCD. 




Language 

(page 46) 

Format Card 

(page 47) 

Reset User Setting 

(page 48) 

About this Camera 

(page 48)

Chapter 1 

Navigating Through the Menus 

The method of moving through the menus and selecting options is the same in 

all three camera modes. 

To display the menus on the LCD screen: 

Menu name 

� In Capture , and Review modes, 

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press the Menu button. 

In Review mode, the menus are displayed 

on the screen with a picture. 

� In Setup mode, the menus are 

SELECT 

MENU 

automatically displayed when you turn the 

Mode dial to Setup. 

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The name of the selected menu is 

Menu button displayed at the top of the screen. 

Additional selections An arrow on the screen indicates 

additional selections. 

Submenu 

display 

To navigate and select the menus and options: 


through the menus and submenu options. 

2 Press the Select button to display the 

W T submenus for the highlighted menu and to 

accept a highlighted submenu option. 

SELECT 3 In Capture and Review modes, press the 

MENU 

Menu button to turn off the menus. 

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Select button 

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2 Taking Pictures 

Before you take pictures, make sure there is a COMPACTFLASH Card in the 

camera, the Mode dial is turned to Capture , and the camera is on. 

Taking a Picture 

Shutter button 

Viewfinder 

Viewfinder 

light 

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Card 

access light 

1 Center the subject in the viewfinder or use 

Preview (page 15). 

2 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock in 

the auto-focus and exposure. 

The viewfinder light glows green. 

3 Press the Shutter button completely down to 

take the picture. 

The green card access light flashes. 

In the Status Display, the frame counter 

blinks and displays the number of 

pictures remaining. This number can 

change depending on resolution and card 

capacity. 

The Automatic QuickView feature 

displays the picture in the LCD screen 

(page 14). 

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Chapter 2 

Viewing and Deleting the Last Picture 

When you take a picture, Automatic QuickView displays the picture on the LCD 

screen for several seconds. While the picture is displayed, you can decide to 

keep it or delete it. 

This feature is ideal for verifying picture information. 

1 Take a picture. 

W T It immediately appears in the LCD screen 

with the Delete icon and the appropriate 

SELECT 

picture status icons. 

MENU 2 To delete the picture while it is displayed, 

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press the arrow button. 

Press to delete 

The Delete Picture screen appears. 

3 Highlight Yes, then press Select.

Chapter 2 

Previewing Your Picture 

If you want to see what a picture looks like before it is taken, you can preview a 

live image on the LCD screen. With Preview activated, use the LCD instead of 

the viewfinder to frame your picture. 

NOTE: Preview is required when you are using digital zooming (page 18). 

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aperture 

shutter speed 

digital zoom 

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SELECT 

MENU 

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The LCD displays a live image and icons 

for the activated camera settings. 

2 Center the subject on the LCD. 

3 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock the 

auto-focus and exposure. 

The current aperture value and shutter 

speed are displayed. 

4 Press the Shutter button completely down to 


IMPORTANT: Preview quickly consumes battery power. The flash 

may also take slightly longer to charge when you 

use Preview. 

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Chapter 2 

Shooting a Burst Series of Pictures 

The Burst feature allows you to take up to 12 pictures in quick succession. 

When you shoot with the Burst feature, the Flash and the Self Timer features are 

disabled. Burst is available in the Picture Quality menu (page 24). 

NOTE: Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events or for recording 

moving objects. 

Turn On Burst 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture and 

press Menu. 

2 Highlight the Quality menu , then press 

Select. 

3 Highlight the 1.0 MP (Burst) setting. 

4 Press Select to return to the Menu screen. 

5 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen. 

NOTE: When you turn off the camera, the 1.0 MP (Burst) setting reverts to 

1.0 MP; this is unlike the other Quality settings, which remain. 

Take a Burst Series of Pictures 

1 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock the auto-focus and exposure for 

all the pictures in the sequence. 

2 Press and hold the Shutter button all the way down to take the pictures. 

The camera takes 12 pictures in quick succession while the Shutter 

button is held down. It stops taking pictures when the Shutter button is 

released or when the card is full.

Chapter 2 

Shooting Distant and Close-Up Pictures 

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Use the Close-Up/Distant button 

to take pictures of scenes that are either 

very close or very far away. 

To choose the setting: 

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture . 

2 Press the Close-Up/Distant button repeatedly until the appropriate 

icon appears in the Status Display on top of the camera. 

3 Press the Shutter button half-way to lock the auto-focus and exposure. 

4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. 

Close-Up Pictures 

Use the Close-Up setting to gain sharpness and detail in pictures at close 

range. When the Close-Up setting is selected, Preview is turned on and the 

camera automatically sets the focus distance depending on the zoom position: 

Zoom position Close-Up focus distance 

Wide Angle 2.8 to 27.6 inches (70 to 700 mm) 

Telephoto 9.8 to 27.6 inches (250 to 700 mm) 

Distant Pictures 

Use the Distant setting to gain maximum sharpness of far away scenes. 

With this setting, the camera uses a fixed, infinite focus. 

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Using Zoom 

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Chapter 2 

Your camera offers optical and digital zoom features. Use optical zoom to get 

up to two times closer (2X) to your subject. Then, to get even closer, use digital 

zoom for an additional 3X. 

In optical zoom, the camera lens extends or retracts as you push the zoom 

buttons. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends toward the W position. 

Digital zoom is accomplished with camera image processing; the lens does not 

move. Preview is required for digital zoom. 

Using Optical Zoom 

W 

T 

Zoom 

buttons 

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture . 

2 Activate optical zoom. Push T 

(Telephoto) on the 4-way arrow button to 

get closer to your subject. Push W (Wide 

Angle) to get farther away. 

3 Press the Shutter button all the way down to 


Using Digital Zoom 

To get even closer, activate digital zoom. 

1 Set the Mode dial to Capture and press Select to turn on Preview. 

2 Push T (Telephoto) on the 4-way arrow button to its farthest position, the 

limit of optical zoom. Release the button, then press it again towards T. 

See page 44 for different digital zoom options. 

The LCD screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification level 

as it changes. 

3 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. 

NOTE: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using digital 

zoom. Digital zoom is automatically turned off when the camera state 

changes (turn off Preview, move the Mode dial, turn off the camera, or 

when the camera automatically powers off).

Using the Flash 

Chapter 2 

When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your 

pictures may need flash. The camera flash is effective at the following 

distances, depending on your zoom position. 

Zoom position (at ISO 140) Effective flash—distance from subject 

Wide Angle 1.6 to 10.5 feet (0.5 to 3.2 m) 

Telephoto 1.6 to 7.5 feet (0.5 to 2.3 m) 

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� Press the Flash button repeatedly to 

scroll through the flash options. 

� The flash icon that is displayed in the Status 

Display is the active option. 

� The flash setting remains unless Reset User 

Settings is set to Yes (see page 48). 

Auto Flash (no icon)—flash fires when the lighting 

conditions require it. 

Fill—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the 

lighting conditions. 

Off—flash never fires. 

Red-eye—flash fires once so the subject’s eyes become 

accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is 

taken. Ideal for pictures of people. 

NOTE: When you are shooting in low-light conditions with the flash turned off, 

the camera uses slow shutter speeds. Take care to avoid camera shake. 

Use a tripod or place the camera on a steady surface. 

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Chapter 2 

Putting Yourself in the Picture 

The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the 

Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you 

want to include yourself in the picture. 

1 Press the Self Timer button. 

To cancel the Self Timer, press the Self 

Timer button again. 

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2 Place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. 

3 Compose the picture, then press the Shutter button. 

The Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, turns on for 

8-seconds, then blinks for 2 additional seconds before the picture is taken. 

The Self Timer is turned off when you turn off the camera or change the 

position of the Mode dial.

3 Customizing Picture-taking 

Settings 

Use Capture on the Mode dial to customize your picture-taking settings. 

Setting Exposure Compensation 

Use the Exposure Compensation feature to control how much light is allowed 

into the camera. You can adjust the exposure by plus or minus 2 stops in 1/2stop 

increments. 

NOTE: This setting is ideal for controlling scenes in which the light source is 

behind the subject (backlit), or for correcting pictures that are too light 

or too dark. 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Capture and press Menu. 

2 Highlight the Exposure Compensation menu , then press Select. 

3 Use the arrows to select the 

Exposure Compensation setting you want to 

use. 

� If your pictures are too light, decrease 

(-) the exposure compensation value. 

� If your pictures are too dark, increase 

(+) the exposure compensation value. 

4 Press Select to accept the change and return to the Menu screen. 


This setting remains until you change it unless Reset User Settings is set to 

Yes (see page 48). 

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Chapter 3 

Setting White Balance 

Whites can look white in daylight, but different under other lighting conditions. 

Use the White Balance setting to correct for these types of color shifts that 

result from shooting pictures under different light sources. 


2 Highlight the White Balance menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the White Balance setting you want 

to use. 

AUTO (default)—automatically corrects 

the white balance. Ideal for everyday picture 

taking. 

DAYLIGHT—ideal for pictures in natural 

lighting. 

TUNGSTEN—corrects for the orange cast 

of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor 

pictures under this lighting without flash. 

FLUORESCENT—corrects for the green 

cast of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor 

pictures under this type of lighting without 

flash. 




Yes (see page 48).

Chapter 3 

Setting a Color Mode 

Use the Color Mode setting for controlling color tones and moods. Select color, 

black and white, or sepia. The camera Preview displays the color setting 

selected. 


2 Highlight the Color Mode menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Color Mode setting you want to 

use. 

COLOR (default)—for color pictures. 

BLACK & WHITE—for black and white 

pictures. 

SEPIA—gives pictures a reddish-brown 

cast. Ideal for creating an antique look. 

When Black & White or Sepia is selected, the 

icon appears in the Status Display. 





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Chapter 3 

Setting the Picture Quality 

Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution. 


2 Highlight the Quality menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Quality setting you want to use. 

4.0 MP is the highest resolution, 1.0 MP is 

the lowest. See the table below for details. 

4 Press Select to accept the change and return 

to the Menu screen. 


This setting remains until you change it. 

Higher resolutions produce more detailed images and larger file sizes— 

great for photo-quality prints but take up more space on the COMPACTFLASH 

Card and may take longer to transmit by e-mail. 

Lower resolutions produce less detailed images and smaller file sizes—they 

look great on-screen, take up less space on the card, and transmit quickly by 

e-mail. 

See page 82 for how many pictures you can store on different size cards. 

Quality Setting Name 

(in megapixels) 

Resolution 

(in pixels) 

See page 16 for how to use the 1.0 MP (Burst) setting. 

File Size (approx.) 

4.0 MP (default) 2448 x 1632 1240 KB 

4.0 MP (High Compression) 2448 x 1632 640 KB 

3.1 MP 2136 x 1440 964 KB 

2.2 MP 1800 x 1200 689 KB 

1.0 MP 1224 x 816 341 KB 

1.0 MP (Burst) 1224 x 816 341 KB (each picture in series)

Chapter 3 

Setting Exposure Metering 

To ensure proper exposure, your camera features three metering systems for 

measuring the amount of light entering the camera lens: Multi-Pattern, Center- 

Weighted, and Center Spot metering. 


2 Highlight the Exposure Metering menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Exposure Metering setting you 

want to use. 

MULTI-PATTERN (default)—evaluates 

the lighting conditions in the entire scene to 

give an even picture exposure. Ideal for 

general picture taking. 

CENTER-WEIGHTED—evaluates the 

lighting conditions of the subject centered 

in the viewfinder. Ideal for backlit subjects. 

CENTER SPOT—similar to Center- 

Weighted, except the metering is 

concentrated on a smaller area of the 

subject centered in the viewfinder. Ideal 

when an exact exposure of a specific area in 

the picture is needed. 





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Chapter 3 

Setting Picture Sharpness 

Use the Sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in 

pictures. 


2 Highlight the Sharpness menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Sharpness setting you want to 

use. 

SHARP—increases contrast on the edges of 

the image. Ideal for improved image clarity, 

or if you later want to crop or cut out 

specific areas in the picture. 

STANDARD (default)—use when no 

special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday 

pictures. 

SOFT—softens the edges of the image, 

creating a “soft focus” effect. Ideal for 

portraits. 




Yes (see page 48).

Chapter 3 

Setting the ISO Speed 

The ISO setting controls the camera’s sensitivity to light. Use a lower ISO setting 

in brightly lit scenes, use a higher ISO setting for low-light scenes. 


2 Highlight the ISO Speed menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the ISO Speed setting you want to 

use. 

AUTO (default)—the camera 

automatically sets an ISO speed based on 

scene brightness. Ideal for general picture 

taking. 

ISO 100—ideal for daylight pictures in 

bright sun, when fine detail is needed. Great 

for portraits or nature scenes. 

ISO 200—ideal for cloudy, overcast days. 

Great when you need extra speed without 

sacrificing image quality. 

ISO 400—ideal for dusk or night pictures 

when flash is prohibited; great for pictures 

at sporting events when you need to stop the 

action; and excellent for indoor shots, with 

or without flash. 

When any setting except Auto is selected, the 






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Chapter 3 

Setting the Shutter Speed 

Use the Auto setting and let the camera automatically set the shutter speed. Or 

choose a shutter speed from 0.7 to 16 seconds, for longer exposures when 

taking pictures in low-light conditions, without flash. 


2 Highlight the Shutter Speed menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Shutter Speed setting you want 

to use. 

AUTO (default)—camera sets the shutter 

speed based on available lighting 

conditions. 

0.7" to 16" (seconds)—use a tripod to 

avoid camera shake. 

If you select a shutter speed from 0.7 to 

16 seconds, the (Long Time exposure) 





Yes (see page 48).

Chapter 3 

Placing the Date on Pictures 

Use the Date & Time Stamp setting to imprint the date, or the date and time, on 

the lower-right corner of the picture. 

NOTE: This setting is ideal for recording when a picture was taken; for 

example, for a birthday or an insurance claim. 

1 Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct time (see page 7). 


3 Highlight the Date & Time Stamp menu , then press Select. 

4 Highlight the Date Stamp option you want to 

use (yyyy=year, mm=month, dd=day, 

hh=hour, mm=minute). The camera 

default is None. 

5 Press Select to accept the change and return 

to the Menu screen. 


The next time you take a picture, the date 

stamp is recorded in the lower-right 

corner of the picture. 

This setting remains until you change it 

unless Reset User Settings is set to Yes (see 

page 48). 

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4 Reviewing Your Pictures 

Use the Review setting on the Mode dial to review and work with the 

pictures that are stored on the COMPACTFLASH Card in your camera. 

You can view each picture stored on the card in your camera in full LCD screen 

size, or you can use the Filmstrip feature to view and select from up to three 

thumbnail-size pictures at one time. 

NOTE: This is ideal for sharing pictures on the camera with friends, or for 

verifying your pictures before you transfer or print them. 

Viewing Pictures in Full Size 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Review . 

The last picture taken is displayed in the LCD screen with the frame 

number and the following icons, if activated: Index Print, Print Order, 

and Protect. 

2 Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll 

through the pictures: 

W T T forward 

w 

backward 

SELECT 

first picture 

MENU 

last picture 

EasyShare 

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Chapter 4 

Viewing Pictures With the Filmstrip 

EasyShare 

W 

SELECT 

MENU 

Filmstrip 

Memory 

bar 

Needle locator 

T 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Review , then 

press Menu to display the Filmstrip. 

2 Press the arrow buttons to scroll 

through the Filmstrip. To continuously 

scroll, press and hold an arrow button. For 

fast scrolling through the memory bar, press 

Select while holding an arrow button. 

When you release the arrow button, the LCD 

screen is refreshed with the new, current 

picture. 

The dark section of the memory bar 

represents the part of the card that is full. 

The needle locator shows the position of the 

picture on the card. 

3 Press Menu to exit the Filmstrip.

Magnifying Pictures 

Chapter 4 

Use the Magnify feature to zoom in on specific parts of a picture. With this 

feature, you can magnify at two or four times the normal magnification level. 

NOTE: This feature is ideal for checking detail and verifying sharp focus on 

your pictures. 

1 Turn the Mode dial to Review and press Menu. 

2 Press an arrow button to display the picture you want to magnify. 

3 Highlight the Magnify menu , then press Select. 

Press to navigate 

4 Press Select once to magnify the picture at 

2X magnification, or press twice for 4X. 

The magnified picture, with 

magnification level, appears on the LCD 

W T 

screen. 

5 Use the buttons to navigate 

SELECT 

to different areas of the picture. 

EasyShare 

MENU 

Press to magnify 

6 Press the Select button to exit Magnify. 


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Deleting Pictures 

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Chapter 4 

Use the Delete feature to quickly delete one or all pictures from the 

COMPACTFLASH Card. 

NOTE: Delete pictures to free up space on the card. 


2 Press an arrow button to display the picture you want to delete. 

3 Highlight the Delete menu , then press Select. 

4 Highlight the Delete setting you want to use. 

PICTURE—deletes the selected picture. 

EXIT (default)—returns you to the Main 

screen. 

ALL PICTURES—deletes all the pictures 

on the card. Use the filmstrip to review the 

pictures before deleting. 

Protected pictures are not deleted. See 

page 35 for how to unprotect. 

5 Press Select. 

6 Press Menu to exit the Menu screen.

Protecting Pictures 

Chapter 4 

Use the Protect feature to prevent special pictures from being accidentally 

deleted from the COMPACTFLASH Card. 


2 Press an arrow button to display the picture you want to protect. 

3 Highlight the Protect menu , then press Select. 

4 Press Select to protect the picture. 

The Protect icon appears in the LCD 

screen with the protected picture. 

5 Press Select again to remove picture 

protection. 


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Chapter 4 

Running a Slide Show 

Use the slide show feature to automatically display your pictures on the camera 

LCD screen at a selectable interval rate. You can also run a slide show on any 

video device that is equipped with a video input, such as a television, computer 

monitor, or digital projector. The slide show feature is not available when you 

have only one picture stored on the COMPACTFLASH Card. 

NOTE: The Slide Show feature is ideal for sharing pictures at a social function 

or at business meetings. 

Video-out 

port 

If you are running the slide show on an 

external video device, plug the video cable 

in as follows: 

� Plug the appropriate end of the video cable 

(included with your camera) into the videoout 

port on the camera. Plug the other end 

into the video-in port on your external 

device (television, VCR, computer monitor, 

digital projector). 

� Refer to your television or other device 

user’s guide for details on video-in setup. 


2 Highlight the Slide Show menu , then press Select. 

3 Press Select to display the Slide Show 

Interval screen. 

4 Use the buttons to select how long 

each picture is displayed on the LCD screen 

(5-99 seconds). 

5 Press Select to start the slide show. 

6 Press Select again to cancel the Slide Show.

Chapter 4 

Selecting Pictures for Automatic Printing 

Use the Print Order feature to select specific pictures and print quantities to be 

printed automatically to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker or other directprint-enabled 

printer. 

NOTE: This feature saves time when printing. When you put the 

COMPACTFLASH Card into a print order enabled printer, only the 

images you marked are printed. 


2 Press an arrow button to display the picture you want to select for 

printing. 

3 Highlight the Print Order menu , then press Select. 

4 Highlight the Print Order setting you want to 

use. 

CANCEL PRINT ORDER—cancels the 

entire print order from the card. 

INDEX PRINT—orders a print containing 

a thumbnail image of each picture on the 

card. 

CURRENT PICTURE—orders the 

currently selected picture. 

EXIT—returns you to the Main screen. 

ALL PICTURES—selects all the pictures on 

the card. The filmstrip appears at the 

bottom of the LCD screen to remind you that 

all pictures are affected. 

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Chapter 4 

Viewing Picture Information 

5 If you selected Cancel Print Order or Index 

Print, a screen appears that asks you to 

confirm your choice. Answer Yes or No. 

If you selected Current Picture or All 

Pictures, the # Copies screen appears. Press 

an arrow button to select the 

number of prints you want (0-99). Zero (0) 

cancels the order for that picture. 


The Print Order icon appears in the LCD 

screen with the pictures that are marked 

for printing. 



The Picture Information feature displays specific data for each picture on the 

COMPACTFLASH Card in your camera. For example, the information includes 

the picture number, the date and time the picture was taken, and the settings 

that were used for the picture. 


2 Press an arrow button to display a picture. 

3 Highlight the Picture Info menu , then press Select. 

4 Use the / 

buttons to scroll up and 

down through the picture information. 

The picture information displayed in the 

LCD screen is view-only. 

5 Press Select to exit Picture Info.

5 Installing the Software 

Make sure that you install the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD 

before you transfer pictures from your camera to the computer. 

MACINTOSH OS X users, see the note on page 40 before installing the software. 

Install the Software 

CAUTION: 

Do NOT have your camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock connected to the computer when you install the 

software. Doing so causes the software to load incorrectly. 

1 Before you begin, close all software applications running on your 

computer. 

2 Place the KODAK Picture Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 

3 Install the software: 

On a WINDOWS-based computer—usually, the first install window 

automatically appears. If it does not, choose Run from the Start menu and 

type the drive letter that contains the CD followed by \setup.exe. For 

example: d:\setup.exe. 

On a MACINTOSH computer—click Continue on the install window that 

automatically appears. 

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If prompted, 

restart the computer when the installation is complete. 

To install all applications on the CD, select Typical when prompted. 

To choose the applications you wish to install, select Custom when 

prompted. See page 41 for a description of the applications that are 

included on the CD. 

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Chapter 5 

NOTE: Take a few minutes to electronically register your camera and software 

when you are prompted to do so. You must be connected to your 

Internet service provider to register electronically. 

Note to MACINTOSH OS X Users 

Do not install KODAK Camera Connection Software or Picture 

Transfer Software—MACINTOSH OS X ships with an image capture 

application that provides the functionality of both the KODAK Camera 

Connection Software and KODAK Picture Transfer Software. These two 

applications are unnecessary and will not function if installed on MACINTOSH 

OS X. The MACINTOSH OS X image capture application automatically launches 

when the camera is connected to the computer with the USB cable or the 

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock 

Optional, install KODAK Picture Software—You may wish to install 

KODAK Picture Software for picture viewing, editing, and sharing. KODAK 

Picture Software installs and runs with MACINTOSH OS X in Classic mode. 

MACINTOSH OS X Classic Mode launches OS 9 and runs the application in that 

environment. OS 9 launches automatically when KODAK Picture Software is 

opened.

Chapter 5 

Software Included With Your Camera 

The KODAK Picture Software CD contains the following applications that let you 

access, transfer, and have fun with your digital pictures. Your CD may contain 

additional software not described here. 

For detailed information on using the applications, refer to the online help 

supplied with each application. 

KODAK Picture Transfer Software 

Automatically transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, and 

organize and rename your picture files. See page 50 for more information. 

KODAK Picture Software 

After you have transferred your pictures to your computer, use KODAK Picture 

Software to: 

� View and share your pictures. 

� Add special effects, make a custom slide show, fix red-eye, crop and rotate, 

and much more. 

� Print to your personal printer. 

� E-mail your pictures to friends and family. 

KODAK Camera Connection Software 

KODAK Camera Connection Software displays the camera as a removable drive 

on your computer. Access the pictures in your camera as you would the 

contents of any removable drive to transfer, copy, move, rename, or delete the 

pictures. For more information, see Transferring Your Pictures Manually on 

page 52. 

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Chapter 5 

Computer System Requirements 

For acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following 

minimum requirements: 

WINDOWS-Based System Requirements 

� Personal computer designed for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP 

� 200 MHz processor 

� RAM: 

48 MB minimum (96 MB recommended) for WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME 

64 MB minimum (128 MB recommended) for WINDOWS 2000, XP 

� 270 MB of available hard disk space 

� CD-ROM drive 

� Available USB port 

� Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; High Color 

(16-bit) or True Color (24-bit) recommended 

MACINTOSH System Requirements 

� PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer 

� MACINTOSH OS 8.6, 9.x, X 

� 64 MB of available RAM 

� 100 MB of available hard disk space 

� CD-ROM drive 

� Built-in USB port or COMPACTFLASH card reader 

� Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels; thousands 

or millions of colors recommended

6 Personalizing Your Camera 

Use Setup on the Mode dial to customize the camera settings according to 

your personal preferences. 

Selecting a Power Save Setting 

The Power Save feature is designed to balance battery consumption with 

camera performance. See page 78 for how the settings affect camera 

performance. 


2 Highlight the Power Save menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Power Save setting you want to 

use. 

OFF—camera performance has priority 

over battery consumption. Ideal when 

battery life is not a primary concern. 

STANDARD (default)—battery 

consumption and camera performance are 

optimized equally. Ideal for everyday 

shooting. 

ON—battery life has priority over camera 

performance. Ideal when you have only one 

battery or one set of batteries available. 



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Chapter 6 

Setting Digital Zoom Behavior 

Digital zoom provides three times (3X) magnification beyond the optical zoom. 

You can specify how the digital zoom feature behaves when you push Telephoto 

(T) on the 4-way arrow button beyond the limit of optical zoom. 

See page 18 for how to use digital zoom. 


2 Highlight the Digital Zoom menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Digital Zoom setting you want 

to use. 

CONTINUOUS—zooms directly from 

optical TelePhoto to digital zoom without 

stopping. Ideal for fast transition from 

optical to digital zoom. 

PAUSE (default)—zoom stops between 

the limit of optical zoom (2X) and the 

beginning of digital zoom. 

To use the Pause setting, push Telephoto 

(T) on the 4-way arrow button to its farthest 

position, the limit of optical zoom. Release 

the button, then press it again towards T. 

NONE—disables digital zoom. 


This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6 

Adjusting the Camera Sounds 

The camera provides sounds (beeps) to let you know when certain functions 

are being performed. You can set the camera to make sounds for most 

functions, for selected functions, or to make no sounds at all. 

NOTE: Set the Camera Sounds to OFF when taking pictures at events that 

require a quiet environment, for example, a wedding or a play. 


2 Highlight the Camera Sounds menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Camera Sounds setting you 

want to use. 

OFF—provides no camera sounds. 

SELECTED ON (default)—provides 

camera sounds only when the Shutter 

button is pressed or for camera warnings. 

ALL ON—provides camera sounds 

whenever possible, for most functions. 



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Setting Video Out 

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Chapter 6 

The Video Out feature allows you to match the camera video-out signal to the 

standard applicable in your area. 


2 Highlight the Video Out menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Video Out setting you want to 

use. 

NTSC (default)—standard used in most 

countries except Europe. The United States 

and Japan use NTSC. 

PAL (EUROPE)—standard used in 

European countries. 



Selecting a Language 

The Language feature allows you to display the menus and screen messages in 

different languages. 

NOTE: In certain countries, the language menu is not available. These cameras 

must be operated only in the language installed at the factory. 


2 Highlight the Language menu , then 

press Select. 

3 Highlight the Language setting you want to 

use. 


This setting remains until you change it.

Chapter 6 

Formatting a COMPACTFLASH Card 

You may need to format a card if it becomes corrupted. When this happens, an 

error message appears on the LCD screen. See page 67 for error messages. 


2 Highlight the Format Card menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Format Card setting you want 

to use. 

CONTINUE FORMAT—erases all the 

information on the card and formats the 

card for use in the camera. 

CANCEL (default)—exits without making 

a change. 


CAUTION: 

Formatting erases everything, even protected pictures, 

from the card. Removing the card during formatting may 

damage the card. 

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Chapter 6 

Resetting User Settings 

The Reset User Settings feature allows you to return most Capture menu 

settings to the original factory defaults each time the camera is turned off. See 

page 77 for a list of the original factory defaults. 


2 Highlight the Reset User Settings menu , then press Select. 

3 Highlight the Reset setting you want to use. 

Yes—every time the camera is turned off, 

most Capture menu settings are returned to 

the original factory defaults. 

No (default)—when the camera is turned 

off, your customized settings are retained. 



Viewing Camera Information 

Use the About feature to find your camera name and model and the firmware 

version (camera’s internal software). This information is especially helpful if 

you need to call for service on your camera. 


2 Highlight the About Camera menu 

then press Select. 

The information that appears is 

view-only. 


See page 84 for how to upgrade your camera with the latest firmware. 

,

7 Using Pictures on Your 

Computer 

Transfer your pictures to your computer and see the power of digital imaging at 

your fingertips. 

Before You Transfer Your Pictures 

Before you transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, make sure 

you have installed the software from the KODAK Picture Software CD 

(page 39). 

MACINTOSH OS X users, see note on page 40 before installing software. 

Connecting to Your Computer 

You can transfer your pictures from your camera to your computer using 

either the provided USB cable or the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. 

Connecting With the USB Cable 

1 Plug the labeled ( ) end of the USB cable 

into the labeled USB port on your computer. 

If the port is not labeled, see your computer 

User’s Guide. 

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the 

labeled USB port on the camera. 

3 Turn on the camera. 

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Chapter 7 

Connecting With the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock 

1 Open the connection door on the bottom of 

the camera. 

2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock. 

3 Push the Connect button. 

For more information, see Chapter 8, Using the 

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. 

NOTE: You can also use a KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card Reader-Writer to 

transfer your pictures. See your Kodak retail dealer or visit our Web site 

at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. 

Transferring Your Pictures 

KODAK Picture Transfer Software automatically opens on your computer when 

you have connected as shown in the previous section, Connecting to Your 

Computer. 

Transferring on a WINDOWS-based Computer 

� To transfer your pictures to the computer using current settings, click 

Transfer Now . 

Your pictures are transferred to the following default location on your 

computer: C:\Kodak Pictures. 

� To change the default transfer options, click Setup before you 

click Transfer Now.

Chapter 7 

Transferring on a MACINTOSH Computer 

� Select the Automatic Transfer radio button, then click Transfer. 

Automatic Transfer copies all the pictures from the picture storage 

location to your computer using the current settings. 

� Or, select the Guided Transfer radio button, then click Transfer. 

Guided Transfer lets you review each picture, give it a name, and select 

a destination folder on your computer. 

Turning Off KODAK Picture Software Auto-start 

If you do not want Picture Transfer Software and Picture Software to start 

automatically, you can bypass the auto-start feature. For this and other detailed 

information on using Picture Transfer Software, refer to the online help: 

On a WINDOWS-based computer—right-click the Picture Transfer icon on 

the taskbar, then select Help. 

On a MACINTOSH computer—click the Help icon (?) in the application 

window. 

Working With Your Pictures 

When your pictures are transferred, Picture Transfer Software closes and 

KODAK Picture Software opens. 

With KODAK Picture Software you can: 

� Add special effects to your pictures, fix red-eye, crop, and rotate. 

� Print to your personal printer. 

� E-mail pictures to family and friends. 

Refer to the KODAK Picture Software online help for details on using the 

software. 

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Chapter 7 

Transferring Your Pictures Manually 

KODAK Camera Connection Software lets you directly access the pictures in 

your camera and allows you to: display and browse thumbnails of your 

pictures, copy all or selected pictures to your computer, open a picture directly 

in third-party applications, delete pictures from a storage location, format the 

COMPACTFLASH Card, and view information on a selected picture. 

Connect your camera to the computer (page 49) and access your pictures as 

follows: 

On a WINDOWS-based Computer 

� When you connect your camera to the computer (page 49), the camera 

appears in the My Computer window as a removable drive icon. 

� Double-click the camera icon in the My Computer window. 

� The Camera window opens and displays the DCIM folder. To see the picture 

files, double-click the DCIM folder, then the 100K4900 folder. 

On a MACINTOSH Computer 

� The card is displayed as an icon on the desktop. 

� If the icon is not displayed, turn off the camera and then turn it back on. 

See page 83 for information on picture names and locations. 

KODAK Camera Connection Software Online Help 

For detailed information on using Camera Connection Software, refer to the 

online help: 

On a WINDOWS computer—right-click the camera icon in the My 

Computer window, then select Camera Help. 

On a MACINTOSH system—on the Finder menu bar, choose 

Camera → Camera Help.

Chapter 7 

Printing Your Pictures 

Choose your favorite method to enjoy long-lasting prints of your digital 

pictures. 

From KODAK Picture Software 

� Print to your home printer with KODAK Premium Picture Paper. 

From a COMPACTFLASH Card 

� Use the Print Order feature (page 37) to automatically print from a card 

directly to a KODAK Personal Picture Maker or other direct-print-enabled 

printer. 

� Take your card to your local photo retailer for printing. 

� Make your own prints at any KODAK Picture Maker. 

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Chapter 8 

8 Using the KODAK 

EASYSHARE Camera Dock 

The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock (Camera Dock) makes it easier than 

ever to transfer your pictures to the computer. In addition, the Camera Dock is 

a rapid battery charger for the included KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH 

Rechargeable Battery Pack, and the Camera Dock supplies power to the 

camera. 

To keep the Battery Pack charged and the camera always ready to take 

pictures, store your camera in the Camera Dock whenever you are not using it. 

NOTE: A Dock insert, packaged with all KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras, is 

required to custom-fit your camera into the Camera Dock. 

If a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock was not included with your camera, you 

can purchase one as an accessory. See your Kodak retail dealer or visit our 

Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. 

Camera Dock Package Contents 

The Camera Dock is packaged with the following items. 

1 KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock 

2 2 AC power adapter 

Some AC adapters may be different from 

the one pictured. 

3 

1 

3 KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable 

Battery Pack 

4 Quick Start Guide (not shown) 

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Chapter 8 

Installing the Dock Insert 

KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras are packaged with a Dock insert, which is used to 

custom-fit the camera to the Camera Dock. 

1 Place the front tabs on the insert into the 

slots in the Camera Dock cavity. 

2 Fit the insert down into the cavity and snap 

the insert into place. 

To order an insert for your camera, contact 

Kodak Customer Support, see page 72. 

Connecting the Camera Dock 

Connect the Camera Dock to your computer and to an external power source. 

You will need the USB cable that is included with your camera and the AC 

adapter that is included with the Camera Dock. 

Make sure your camera is not in the Camera Dock when you are connecting to 

external power and the computer. 

1 Plug the labeled ( ) end of the USB cable 

1 

into the labeled USB port on your computer. 

For details, see your computer User’s Guide. 

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the 

labeled USB connector on the back of the 

Camera Dock. 

2 

3 Plug the AC adapter into the back of the 

3 

Camera Dock and into a power outlet. 

Your AC adapter may be different from the one pictured, or may have 

additional plugs. Use the plug that accommodates your type of power outlet. 

Leave the Camera Dock connected to the computer for easy access when 

transferring pictures, charging the Battery Pack, and providing power to the 

camera.

Chapter 8 

Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera 

1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the 

camera. 

2 Install the Battery Pack in the direction of 

the arrows, as illustrated. 

CAUTION: 

The Battery Pack can only be 

inserted into the camera in the 

orientation shown. If the 

Battery Pack does not easily 

install, reposition it and try 

again. DO NOT FORCE IT. Doing 

so can damage your camera. 

3 Close the battery door. 

IMPORTANT: The batteries in the Battery Pack are not charged 

when you receive it. See page 58 for charging 

instructions. 

Docking the Camera 

When you are ready to transfer your pictures from the camera to the computer, 

or charge the Battery Pack, place the camera in the Camera Dock. 


2 On the camera bottom, slide the dock 

Tripod connection door until it clicks open. 

socket 

Door 

Connector 

open 

57

Locator 

pin 

58 

Connector 

Light 

Chapter 8 

3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock and 

push down to seat the connectors; the Dock 

locator pin fits into the camera tripod 

socket. 

The Camera Dock light glows green 

when the connectors are properly 

seated. The camera is now powered by 

the Camera Dock instead of the camera 

batteries. 

NOTE: If the Battery Pack in the camera requires charging, the Camera Dock 

light turns red after a few seconds and charging begins. 

Charging the Battery Pack 

The batteries in the Battery Pack are not charged when you receive it. 


2 Make sure the Battery Pack is installed in the camera. 

3 Place the camera in the Camera Dock (see page 57). 

� Charging begins after a few seconds. 

� The Camera Dock light glows red while charging, then glows green 

when the Battery Pack is charged. 

� Charging takes about 2.5 hours. After the Battery Pack is charged, 

leave the camera in the Camera Dock. It continually senses battery 

power and resumes charging whenever necessary. Under these 

conditions, there is no red light while charging. 

� Charging stops if you turn on the camera. If the camera is left in the 

Camera Dock with the power on, charging resumes when the camera 

enters automatic power down mode (see page 6). 

NOTE: The Camera Dock only charges the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH 

Rechargeable Battery Pack. If you place the camera in the Camera Dock 

with any other type of batteries, no charging takes place.

Chapter 8 

Important Charging Information 

Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries may not charge to full capacity the first 

time they are charged or after a long period of non-use. 

The first-time charge of the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery 

Pack should take approximately 2 1/2 hours. If the Camera Dock light turns 

green, indicating a full charge, in less than two hours, repeat the charge cycle 

as follows: 

1 When the light turns green, remove the camera from the Camera Dock. 

2 Replace the camera on the Camera Dock and repeat step 1 until the 

combined charge time is 2 1/2 hours. 

Subsequent charges of the Battery Pack will not require multiple charging 

cycles unless left uncharged for a long period of time (longer than two 

months). 

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Transferring Pictures 

To transfer pictures from your camera to your computer: 

1 Place the camera in the Camera Dock. 

Connect 

2 Push the Connect button. 

� The Camera Dock light blinks green 

while the connection to the computer is 

active. 

� If installed, KODAK Picture Transfer Software automatically opens on your 

computer and your pictures are transferred. 

You can also transfer your pictures manually while the green light is 

blinking. See page 52. 

� Then, KODAK Picture Software opens so you can work with your pictures 

on your computer. For further details, see Chapter 7, Using Pictures on 

Your Computer. 

NOTE: When your pictures are transferred, leave the camera in the Camera 

Dock. Ten minutes after the transfer is complete, the Camera Dock 

begins to monitor battery power and then begins charging whenever 

necessary. 

When Using a Tripod 

For stability when using a tripod, remove the camera from the Camera Dock 

and connect the tripod directly to the camera, rather than through the Camera 

Dock. 

The camera tripod socket is located on the bottom of the camera.

9 Troubleshooting Problems 

There may be times when you have questions about using your KODAK 

EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock. This chapter helps you find the answers quickly. 

Additional technical information is available in the ReadMe file located on the 

KODAK Picture Software CD. For updates to Troubleshooting information, visit 

our Web site at http://www.kodak.com/go/4900support. 

Troubleshooting—Camera 

COMPACTFLASH Card (also called a memory card) 

Problem Cause Solution 

The camera does not 

recognize your card. 

Camera freezes up 

when a card is 

inserted or removed. 

The card may not 

be 

COMPACTFLASH 

certified. 

The card may be 

corrupt. 

No card is 

inserted in 

camera. 

Camera detects an 

error when the 

card was inserted 

or removed. 

Purchase a certified 

COMPACTFLASH card 

(page 4). 

Reformat the card 

(page 47). 

Caution: Formatting erases all 

pictures from the card. 

Insert a card. 

Turn the camera off, then back 

on. 

Make sure the camera is off when 

inserting or removing a card. 

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Camera Communications 


The computer 

cannot 

communicate with 

the camera. 

There is a problem with 

the configuration of the 

USB port on your 

computer. 

Go to the online help for 

KODAK Camera Connection 

Software (page 52), see 

Getting Started: Connect the 

Camera to Your Computer. 

Or, go to http:// 

www.kodak.com/go/ 

4900support 

Camera power is off. Turn on the camera 

(page 5). 

Some Advanced Power See the Power Management 

Management utilities on section of your laptop user’s 

laptops can turn off guide to disable this feature. 

ports to save battery life. 

USB cable is not 

securely connected. 

Connect cable to camera and 

computer ports (page 49). 

Software is not installed. Install the software 

(page 39). 

There are too many 

applications running on 

your computer. 

Disconnect your camera 

from the computer. Close all 

software applications, 

reconnect your camera and 

try again.

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Camera 


Shutter button does 

not work. 

Batteries do not 

hold a charge; low 

battery icon 

appears even 

though the Battery 

Pack has been 

charged in the 


Part of the picture 

is missing. 

Camera is not turned on. Turn on the camera 

(page 5). 

The camera is 

processing a picture, the 

viewfinder light is 

blinking. 

Wait until the light stops 

blinking before attempting 

to take another picture. 

The card is full. Transfer pictures to your 

computer (page 50), delete 

pictures from the card 

(page 34), or insert a card 

with available memory. 

Ni-MH batteries may not 

charge to full capacity 

the first time they are 

charged, or after a long 

period of non-use. 

Something was blocking 

the lens when the 

picture was taken. 

Your eye or the picture 

was not centered 

correctly in the 

viewfinder. 

Repeat the charging cycle 

until the combined charge 

time is 2 hours (page 59). 

Keep hands, fingers, or other 

objects away from the lens 

when taking pictures. 

Leave space around subject 

when centering picture in 

viewfinder. 

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Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not 

function. 

Turn on the flash (page 19). 

Camera does not 

turn on. 

Camera freezes up 

when a card is 

inserted or 

removed. 

The subject is too far 

away for the flash to have 

an effect. 

The subject is in front of 

a bright light (backlit). 

Battery is not properly 

installed. 

Move closer to your subject: 

no farther than 7.5 ft (2.3 

m) in Telephoto, no farther 

than 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in Wide 

Angle. 

Change your position so the 

light is not behind the 

subject. 

Remove and reinstall the 

batteries (page 3). 

Battery is not charged. Replace or recharge the 

batteries (page 3). 

Camera detects an error 

when the card was 

inserted or removed. 

Turn the camera off, then 

back on. Make sure the 

camera is turned off before 

inserting or removing a 

card. 

Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash or turn 

flash off (page 19). 

The subject is too close Move so there is at least 

when the flash was used. 1.6 ft (0.5 m) between the 

camera and the subject. 

The light sensor is 

covered. 

Hold the camera so your 

hands or other objects do 

not cover the light sensor.

Stored pictures are 

damaged. 

Pictures remaining 

number does not 

decrease after 

taking a picture. 

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The card was removed 

when the card access 

light was blinking. 

Picture does not take up 

sufficient space to 

decrease the picture 

remaining number. 

Make sure the card access 

light is not blinking before 

removing the card. 

The camera is operating 

normally. Continue taking 

pictures. 

Picture is not clear. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (page 80). 

Slide show does 

not run on external 

video device. 

Subject too close when 

taking picture. 

Subject or the camera 

moved while the picture 

was taken. 

The subject is too far 

away for the flash to be 

effective. 

Video Out setting is 

incorrect. 

External device is set 

incorrectly. 

Move so there is at least 1.6 

ft (0.5 m) between the 

camera and the subject. Or 

use the Close-Up setting 

(page 17). 

Hold the camera steady 

while taking the picture. 

Move so there is no more 

than 7.5 ft (2.3 m) between 

the camera and the subject. 

Adjust the camera Video Out 

setting (NTSC or PAL, 

page 46). 

Refer to the external device 

user’s guide. 

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Camera Status and Messages 

Camera Viewfinder Light 

Light Status Cause Solution 

Viewfinder light blinks Error state. 

red. 

See LCD screen message. 

Viewfinder light glows 

steady red. 

Viewfinder light blinks 

yellow. 

Viewfinder light blinks 

green. 

Card is full. Transfer pictures to your 

computer (page 50), delete 

pictures from the card 

(page 34), or insert a card 

with available memory. 

No card in camera. Insert a card with available 

memory. 

Insufficient buffer 

memory. 

Auto-exposure or 

auto-focus is not 

locked. 

Camera Card Access Light 


Card access light 

blinks green. 

Picture is being 

processed and saved 

to the card. 

Wait. Resume picture taking 

when the light goes off. 

Release the Shutter button 

and recompose the picture. 

Wait. Resume picture taking 

when the light stops blinking. 

Do not remove the card or 

turn off the camera while the 

light is blinking.

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LCD Messages 

Message Cause Solution 

Memory card requires 

formatting 

Card cannot be read 

(Format card or insert 

another card) 

Camera cannot read 

picture file 

Unrecognized file 

format 

Camera needs service 

#xxx 

The card is corrupted, 

or formatted for 

another digital camera. 

Insert a new card or format 

the card 

(page 47). 

The camera cannot Transfer the unreadable 

read the picture format. picture to the computer 

(page 50), or delete the 

picture (page 34). 

A camera error has 

occurred. 

Memory Card is full There is no more space 

on the card. 

Date/Time entry screen 

appears automatically 

Turn the camera off, then 

back on. If the error 

message is still displayed, 

call for service (page 72). 

Delete pictures (page 34) 

or insert a new card. 

This is the first time you Reset the clock (page 7). 

turned on the camera; 

batteries have been 

removed for an 

extended time; or the 

batteries are exhausted. 

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Dock 



Pictures are not 

transferred to the 

computer 

AC adapter or USB 

cable is not 

securely 

connected. 

Software is not 

installed. 

There are too 

many applications 

running on your 

computer. 

Camera was 

removed from the 


during picture 

transfer. 

Connect button 

was not pressed. 

Check the connections (page 49). 

Install the software (page 39). 

Close all software applications 

and try again. 

Replace the camera on the 

Camera Dock and press the 

Connect button. 

Press the Connect button.

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EASYSHARE Camera Dock Status 

Camera Dock indicator light 


Light glows steady 

green 

Light glows steady 

red 

Camera is 

docked. 

Camera Dock is 

charging Battery 

Pack. 

Light blinks green Connection (USB) 

between the 

computer and the 

Camera Dock is 

active. 

Light blinks red Battery Pack is 

installed 

incorrectly. 

The Battery Pack 

or connector pins 

are damaged. 

The camera and 

Battery Pack have 

been exposed to 

very high or low 

temperatures. 

The camera and Camera Dock are 

operating normally. 

Reinstall the Battery Pack 

(page 57). 

Check for damage. 

Slowly return the camera and 

Battery Pack to room 

temperature. 

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10Getting Help 

If you need help with your KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera 

or KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, it is available from a number of 

resources: 

� Troubleshooting Problems, page 61 

� Software application online help 

� Product information by fax 

Software Help 

Help with any software application packaged with your camera can be obtained 

from the online help provided with the application. 

World Wide Web 

http://www.kodak.com/go/4900support 

Kodak Fax Support 

� U.S. and Canada 

� Europe 

� Place of purchase 

� World Wide Web 

� Technical support 

1-800-508-1531 

44-0-131-458-6962 

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Telephone Customer Support 

If you have questions concerning the operation of KODAK Software or the 

camera, you may speak directly to a customer support representative. 

Before You Call 

Before you call to speak to a customer support representative, please have the 

camera connected to your computer, be at your computer, and have the 

following information available: 

Operating system __________________________________________ 

Processor speed (MHz) _____________________________________ 

Computer model __________________________________________ 

Amount of memory (MB) ____________________________________ 

Exact error message you received_______________________________ 

Version of installation CD____________________________________ 

Camera serial number______________________________________ 

Telephone Numbers 

� U.S.—call toll free, 1-800-235-6325, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 

8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. 

� Canada—call toll free, 1-800-465-6325, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. 

and 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. 

� Europe—call the Kodak Digital Imaging Support Centre toll number 

associated with your location, or the U.K. toll line, 

44-0-131-458-6714, between the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 (GMT/CET) 

Monday through Friday.

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� Outside the U.S. and Canada—calls are charged at National Rate. 

Australia 1800 147 701 

Austria/Osterreich 0179 567 357 

Belgium/Belgique 02 713 14 45 

China 8008206027 

Denmark/Danmark 3 848 71 30 

Ireland/Eire 01 407 3054 

Finland/Suomi 0800 1 17056 

France 01 55 1740 77 

Germany/Deutschland 069 5007 0035 

Greece 0080044125605 

Hong Kong 800901514 

Italy/Italia 02 696 33452 

Japan 81 3 5644 5500 

Korea 00798 631 0024 

Netherlands/Nederland 020 346 9372 

New Zealand 0800 440 786 

Norway/Norge 23 16 21 33 

Portugal 021 415 4125 

Spain/Espana 91 749 76 53 

Sweden/Sverige 08 587 704 21 

Switzerland/Schweiz/Suisse 01 838 53 51 

Taiwan 0080861008 

UK 0870 2430270 

International Toll Line +44 131 4586714 

International Toll Fax Number +44 131 4586962 

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11 Appendix 

This appendix serves as a resource for technical information about your 

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock, COMPACTFLASH Cards, batteries, and available accessories. 

Camera Specifications 


Pixel Resolution 

(by Quality 

setting) 

4.0 MP 2448 x 1632 (High Compression also) 

3.1 MP 2136 x 1440 

2.2 MP 1800 x 1200 

1.0 MP 1224 x 816 

1.0 MP (Burst) 1224 x 816 (each picture in series) 

Color 24-bit, millions of colors 

Picture File Format EXIF 2.1 (JPEG compression) 

Picture Storage ATA compatible COMPACTFLASH card 

Viewfinder Optical real image 

ASA/ISO Sensitivity Automatic (100 - 400) 

Selectable (100, 200, 400) 

Flash Range Wide 1.6 to 10.5 ft (0.5 to 3.2 m) 

Telephoto 1.6 to 7.5 ft (0.5 to 2.3 m) 

Tripod Socket .25 in. (6 mm) threaded 

Video Out NTSC or PAL 

Operating Temperature 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) 

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Power Batteries 2 Lithium, AA 

KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 

2 Ni-MH, AA rechargeable 

Alkaline batteries not recommended 

Battery Pack, 


only 

Lens Type Optical quality glass 

Maximum 

Aperture 

KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable 

Battery Pack, recharge in Camera Dock 

only. 

Dock provides power to the camera. 

Wide: f/2.8 

Telephoto: f/4.0 

Zoom 6X: 

2X Optical zoom 

3X Digital zoom 

Focal Length 35 to 70 mm (equivalent to 35 mm 

camera) 

7.3 to 14.6 mm (.29 to .57 inches) actual 

Focus Distance Standard: 19.7 in (500 mm) to infinity 

Focus Distance, 

Close-Up 

Wide: 2.7 to 27.5 in(70 to 700 mm) 

Telephoto: 9.8 to 27.5 in(250 to 

700 mm) 

Dimensions Width 4.6 in (116 mm) 

Length 1.7 in (42 mm) 

Height 2.6 in (67 mm) 

Weight 7.9 oz. (225 g) without batteries or card

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Camera Dock Specifications 

Camera Dock Specifications 

Communication with 

computer 

Dimensions 

(without insert) 

Dimensions 

(with insert) 

USB Cable included with KODAK 

EASYSHARE Cameras 

Width/Depth/ 

Height 

5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.5 in. 

(150 mm/112.5 mm/38.5 mm) 

Weight 5.5 oz. (155 g) 

Width/Depth/ 

Height 

5.9 in. /4.4 in. /1.7 in. 

(150 mm/112.5 mm/42.5 mm) 

Weight 6.2 oz. (175 g) 

Indicator light 2-color LED indicates operating/ 

charging 

Input voltage 7 ±0.7 V DC 

Power DC input AC adapter included with Camera Dock 

Original Factory Settings—Camera 

Your camera is set to the following defaults at the factory: 

Feature Factory Setting 

Camera Sounds Selected on 

Color Mode Color 

Date/Time 2000/01/01; 00:00 

Digital Zoom Pause 

Exposure Compensation 0.0 

Exposure Metering Multi-pattern 

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Feature Factory Setting 

Flash Auto 

ISO Speed Auto 

Quality 4.0 MP (highest resolution) 

Sharpness Standard 

Shutter Speed Auto 

Slide Show Interval 10 seconds 

Video Out NTSC 

White Balance Auto 

Power Save—Camera Performance 

You can choose from three Power Save settings (On, Standard, Off) to balance 

battery consumption with camera performance (see page 43). The table below 

describes the effect of the Power Save settings on camera functions. 

Camera Function POWER 

SAVE ON 

STANDARD POWER 

SAVE OFF 

Preview Frame Rate 11 fps 22 fps 22 fps 

LCD Brightness Low Normal Normal 

Slide Show Loops 1 loop 5 loops Unlimited 

Simultaneous LCD/Television display No No Yes 

Automatic QuickView Yes Yes Yes

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Using Your Batteries 

� Replacement Types—your camera can use the following battery types: 

– 2, 1.5 volt AA lithium batteries 

– 1, KODAK Lithium Battery, KCRV3 * 

– 1, KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, 

rechargeable in the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock * 

– 2, 1.2 volt AA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, rechargeable * 

* These batteries can be purchased by visiting our Web site at 

http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. 

For acceptable battery life, and to make sure your camera operates 

dependably, we do not recommend or support alkaline batteries. 

� To lengthen battery life, limit the following activities: 

– Using Preview (using the LCD screen as the viewfinder, see page 15) 

– Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen (see page 31) 

– Excessive use of the flash 

� NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL! Battery life depends 

significantly on battery age, usage conditions, type, and brand. Digital 

camera requirements are very demanding on batteries. Not all batteries 

perform well under these challenging conditions. For a comparison of 

different battery types, refer to the Battery Option sheet that is included 

with your camera. 

� Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Carry 

spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them 

warm until you are ready to take pictures. Do not discard cold batteries 

that do not work. When they return to room temperature, they may 

be usable. 

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Tips, Safety, Maintenance 

� Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety 

Instructions” booklet packed with your camera. 

� Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact 

with the painted surface of the camera. 

� If the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect 

water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the 

battery and card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours 

before using the camera again. 

� Clean the lens and back LCD screen: 

1 Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt. 

2 Moisten the lens or LCD screen by breathing lightly on it. 

3 Wipe the lens or LCD screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an 

untreated lens-cleaning tissue. 

Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for 

camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with 

chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens. 

� Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use 

harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its 

parts. 

� Service agreements are available in some countries. Please contact a dealer 

of Kodak products for more information.

Camera Accessories 

KODAK Accessories 

EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock 

EASYSHARE Ni-MH 

Rechargeable 

Battery Pack 

EASYSHARE Rapid 

Charger 

Lithium Battery, 

KCRV3 

COMPACTFLASH 

Cards 

Lens adapter and 

lenses 

Premium Picture 

Paper 

Chapter 11 

Get the most from your KODAK EASYSHARE 

DX4900 Zoom Digital Camera by adding 

just the right accessories. Expand your 

capture options. Increase your picture 

storage. Or extend your battery life. 

For a full range of Kodak accessories, see 

your Kodak retailer or go to: 

http://www.kodak.com/go/ 

easyshareaccessories 

Enables quick picture transfer, charges the included 

Battery Pack, and provides power to the camera 

Rechargeable with the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera 

Dock or the EASYSHARE Rapid Charger, the Battery 

Pack ensures you’ll always have fully powered 

batteries 

Charges the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH 

Rechargeable Battery Pack, or two AA Ni-MH 

batteries. Convenient for travel or when you are away 

from your computer. 

Lightweight battery pack fits perfectly in your camera 

and offers superior battery life 

Removable memory, many sizes available, including: 

8, 16, 32, 64, 96, 128, and 192 MB 

Custom adapter allows you to use additional lenses 

for flexibility and versatility in your picture taking 

Print photo-quality pictures on your home printer 

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Picture Storage Capacities 

COMPACTFLASH Cards are available in many different sizes, or storage 

capacities. The table below indicates approximately how many pictures, using 

typical file sizes, can be stored on different size cards. 

Picture file sizes can vary. You may be able to store more or fewer pictures. 

Quality Setting 4.0 MP 

Store this many pictures at: 

4.0 MP 3.1 MP 2.2 MP 1.0 MP 

(high compr) 

8 MB card 6 12 8 11 23 

16 MB card 12 25 16 23 46 

32 MB card 25 50 33 46 93 

64 MB card 51 100 66 92 187 

96 MB card 81 157 104 146 295 

192 MB card 162 314 208 292 590 

KODAK COMPACTFLASH Cards can be purchased separately on our Web site at 

http://www.kodak.com/go/easyshareaccessories. 

Use only certified cards that carry the COMPACTFLASH logo. 

Locating Pictures on a COMPACTFLASH 

Card 

Pictures stored on a KODAK COMPACTFLASH Card use a standard agreed upon 

by many camera manufacturers. This allows you to use the card in different 

cameras. If you use a card reader to retrieve your files or you cannot locate 

them using the software, the following description of the card file structure 

may be helpful.

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MISC folder—contains the Print Order file created when you use the Print 

Order feature. 

SYSTEM folder—used for updating camera firmware. 

DCIM folder—root level folder, contains the 100K4900 folder. Each time you 

turn on the camera or insert a different card, any empty folders within the 

DCIM folder are removed. 

100K4900 subfolder—contains all the pictures on the card. 

Card File Naming Conventions 

� Pictures are named DCP_nnnn.JPG, and are numbered in the order in 

which they are taken. The first picture is named DCP_0001.JPG; the highest 

number allowed is DCP_9999.JPG. 

� When a card contains a picture named DCP_9999.JPG in the 

\DCIM\100K4900 folder, subsequent pictures appear in a new folder 

(\DCIM\101K4900), beginning with picture DCP_0001.JPG. 

� Even if you transfer pictures to the computer or delete pictures from the 

camera, the camera continues to use consecutive numbers for all 

subsequent pictures. For example, if the last picture taken was 

DCP_0007.JPG and you delete it, the next picture you take is named 

DCP_0008.JPG. 

� When you insert a different card into your camera, the next picture number 

is defined by incrementing the higher of the last picture taken by the 

camera, or the highest existing picture number in the folder. 

� If you use the card in a camera other than the KODAK EASYSHARE DX4900 

Zoom Digital Camera, and that camera manufacturer adheres to this file 

structure standard, the \DCIM folder contains a folder named by that 

camera. For more information, refer to the documentation that 

accompanied that camera. 

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Upgrading Your Software and Firmware 

Take advantage of the latest enhancements to your Kodak software and camera 

firmware. Software refers to the applications included on the KODAK Picture 

Software CD. Camera firmware is the internal software that runs on the camera. 

To download the latest versions of software and firmware, go to: 

http://www.kodak.com/go/4900Downloads. 

Regulatory Information 

FCC Compliance and Advisory 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, 

and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation. 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 

installation. 

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 

not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation. 

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase 

the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect the 

equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 

connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 

additional suggestions. 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible 

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or 

specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used 

with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure 

compliance with FCC regulation. 

Canadian DOC Statement 

DOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class 

B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio 

interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 

Observation des normes-Class B—Le présent appareil numérique n’émet 

pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils 

numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans les règlements sur le brouillage 

radioélectrique édictés par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. 

VCCI Class B ITE 

English translation: 

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control 

Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If 

this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it 

may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the 

instruction manual. 

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A 

access light, card 66 

accessories 81 

adjusting 

camera sounds 45 

color mode 23 

exposure compensation 21 

exposure metering 25 

ISO speed 27 

picture quality 24 

resolution, compression 24 

sharpness 26 

white balance 22 

attaching, wrist strap 2 

auto shutoff 6 

automatic 

flash 19 

powerdown 6 

printing, print orders 37 

B 

backlit scenes 21 

batteries 

charging Battery Pack 58 

checking power level 6 

extending battery life 79 

Index 

guidelines 79 

loading 3 

loading Battery Pack 57 

low or exhausted 6, 59, 63 

replacement types 79 

safety 80 

tips 79 

using power save 43 

with Camera Dock 55 

Battery Pack, Camera Dock 

charging 58 

installing 57 

low or exhausted 59 

beeps, adjusting 45 

black & white pictures, taking 

23 

burst 16 

button 

distant/close-up 17 

flash 19 

self-timer 20 

C 

cables 

AC power 55 

connecting Camera Dock 56 

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provided with camera 2 

provided with Camera Dock 

55 

USB 2 

video 2 

camera 

accessories 81 

cleaning 80 

connecting problems 62 

information, viewing 48 

maintenance 80 

original defaults, resetting 

48 

original factory defaults 77 

package contents 2 

problems 63 

safety 80 

specifications 75 

turning on and off 5 

Camera Connection Software 

about 41 

online help 52 

transferring pictures 52 



installing insert 56 

loading camera 57 

package contents 55 

power connection 56 

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USB connection 56 

using 55 

Canadian compliance 85 

capture, mode dial 8 

caring for your camera 80 

center spot metering 25 

center-weighted metering 25 


cleaning camera, lens 80 

clock, setting 7 

close-up scenes 17 

color pictures, taking 23 

communication problems 62 

COMPACTFLASH Card 

access light 66 

file name conventions 83 

file structure 82 

formatting 47 

inserting 4 

problems 61 

purchasing 81 

removing 4 

storage capacities 82 

computer 

connecting camera 49 

running a slide show 36 

system requirements 42

transferring pictures to 49, 

50, 52 

using pictures on 49 

connect camera 

with Camera Dock 50 

with USB cable 49 

connect Camera Dock 56 

continuous digital zoom 44 

copy pictures 

to computer 49, 50, 52, 

60 

cover, lens 5 

customer support numbers 72 

customizing settings 

camera setup 43 

for picture taking 21 

review 31 

D 

date 

placing on pictures 29 

setting 7 

DCIM folder, card 82 

defaults 

original settings 77 

resetting 48 

deleting 

from card 34 

last picture 14 

Index 

protecting pictures from 35 

digital pictures, using 1, 49 

digital zoom 18 

setting 44 

display problems 63 

displaying 

pictures on LCD screen 31 

slide show 36 

distant scenes 17 

dock insert 2, 56 

docking camera 57 

downloading pictures 49, 50, 

52, 60 

E 

editing pictures 51 

error messages 67 

exposure 

adjusting compensation 21 

long time 28 

metering 25 

F 

fax numbers, support 71 

FCC compliance 84 

file names, card 83 

filmstrip, displaying 32 

firmware, upgrading 84 

flash 

89

auto 19 

fill 19 

red-eye 19 

using 19 

fluorescent, adjusting for 22 

folders, card 82 

formatting, card 47 

G 

guidelines, battery 79 

H 

help 

online service 71 

online, Picture Transfer 51 

online, software 52 

telephone support 72 

troubleshooting camera 61 

troubleshooting Camera 

Dock 68 

I 

index print, printing 37 

information 

camera, viewing 48 

picture, viewing 38 

insert, dock 2, 56 

installing 

batteries 3 

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Index 

Battery Pack 57 

card 4 

software 39 

ISO speed, adjusting 27 

K 

KODAK software 

Camera Connection 41 

getting help 71 

installing 39 

Picture 41 

Picture Transfer 41 

L 

language, selecting 46 

LCD 

error messages 67 

previewing pictures 15 

viewing pictures on 31 

lens 

cleaning 80 

cover 5 


light 

Camera Dock 69 

viewfinder, camera 66 

lighting, adjusting for 22 

loading 

batteries 3

Battery Pack 57 

card 4 

software 39 

M 

MACINTOSH 

installing software on 39 

OS X 40 

system requirements 42 

magnify picture 33 

maintenance, camera 80 

manual settings 21 

memory card 

inserting and removing 4 

storage capacities 82 

menus 


capture 8 

navigating 11 

overview 8 

review 9 

reviewing pictures 9 

setup 10 

taking pictures 8 

metering, setting exposure 25 

MISC folder, card 82 

mode dial 

capture 8 

overview ii 

Index 

review 9 

settings and menus 8 

setup 10 

modes 

capture 8 

review 9 

setup 10 

monitor 

requirements 42 

running a slide show 36 

multi-pattern metering 25 

N 

navigating, menus 11 

NTSC, setting video out 46 

O 

optical zoom 18 

OS X, MACINTOSH 40 

overview 

camera i, ii 

camera menus 8 

status display iii 

P 

package contents 

camera 2 


PAL, setting video out 46 

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pause, digital zoom 44 

personalizing camera 43 

photo paper, purchasing 81 

Picture Software 

about 41 

editing pictures 51 

Picture Transfer Software 

about 41 

online help 51 


pictures 

black & white 23 

color 23 

customizing settings 21 

deleting 34 

editing 51 

file naming 83 

information, viewing 38 

locating on card 83 

locating on computer 50 

magnifying 33 

printing 53 

protecting 35 

quality, adjusting 24 

reviewing 31 

selecting for printing 37 

sepia 23 

sharpness, setting 26 

storage capacity 82 

92 

Index 

taking 13 

transferring manually 52 

transferring to computer 

49, 50, 60 

using on computer 49, 51 

viewing 31 

power 


checking batteries 6 

turning camera on 5 

power save, setting 43 

powerdown, automatic 6 

preview pictures 15 

print orders, automatic printing 

37 

printing 

automatic, print orders 37 

from a card 53 

from Picture Software 53 

index prints 37 

protecting pictures 35 

Q 

quality settings, picture capacity 

82 

quality, setting 24 

R 

RAM, requirements 42

ReadMe file 61 

red-eye, flash 19 

regulatory information 84, 85 

replacement batteries, types 79 

requirements 

MACINTOSH system 42 

WINDOWS-based system 42 

resolution, setting 24 

review, mode dial 9 

reviewing pictures 31 

deleting 34 

for printing 37 

magnifying 33 

menus 9 

on LCD 31 

picture information 38 

protecting 35 

slide show 36 

running slide show 36 

S 

safety 80 

selecting menus and options 11 

self-timer 20 

sepia pictures, taking 23 

series of pictures 16 

service and support 

fax numbers 71 

Kodak web site 71 

Index 

telephone numbers 72 

setting 

clock 7 

date and time on pictures 

29 

digital zoom 44 

exposure metering 25 

flash 19 

ISO speed 27 

language 46 

mode dial menus 8 

original camera defaults 48 

picture quality 24 

picture sharpness 26 

power save 43 

resolution, compression 24 

shutter speed 28 

video out signal 46 

settings 


picture taking 21 

review 31 

setup 

customizing settings 43 

mode dial 10 

sharpness, setting 26 

shutoff, auto 6 

shutter 

problems 63 

93

self-timer delay 20 

shutter speed, setting 28 

sleep mode 6 

slide show 

problems 65 

running 36 

software 

getting help 71 

included with camera 41 

installing 39 

installing on MAC OS X 40 

KODAK Camera Connection 

41 

KODAK Picture 41 

KODAK Picture Transfer 41 

upgrading 84 

specifications 

camera 75 


MACINTOSH system 42 

WINDOWS-based system 42 

status display 

battery symbol 6 

overview iii 

status light 

card access 66 

storage capacity, memory 82 

System folder, card 82 

system requirements 

94 

Index 

MACINTOSH 42 

WINDOWS 42 

T 

taking pictures 

burst 16 

close-up 17 

distant 17 

general 13 

menus 8 

telephone support 72 

telephoto zoom 18 

television, slide show 36 

time 

placing on pictures 29 

setting 7 

timer, shutter delay 20 

tips 

battery guidelines 79 

maintenance 80 

ReadMe file 61 

safety 80 

transferring pictures to 

computer 49, 50, 52, 60 

tripod 60 

use with long time exposure 

28 

use with self-timer 20 

troubleshooting problems

camera 63 

camera communications 62 


Camera Dock light 69 

camera viewfinder light 66 

card access light 66 

COMPACTFLASH Card 61 

LCD messages 67 

tungsten lighting, adjusting for 

22 

turning camera on and off 5 

U 

upgrading software, firmware 

84 

using 

batteries 79 


pictures on computer 49 

V 

VCCI compliance 85 

video out signal, setting 46 

viewfinder light, status 66 

viewing 

camera information 48 

picture information 38 

viewing picture 

after taking 14, 31 

Index 

before taking 15 

magnified 33 

on card 31 

W 

web site, Kodak 71 

white balance 22 

wide angle zoom 18 

WINDOWS 

installing software 39 

system requirements 42 

wrist strap, attaching 2 

Z 

zoom 

digital 18 

digital, setting 44 

optical 18 

95

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